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Cape Air Seaplanes on Boston Harbor Seaplane Base (MA87/BNH) — Boston, United States

At a glance

Runways: 14W/32W

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58% Data Complete 30 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 3/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: MA87
Name: Cape Air Seaplanes on Boston Harbor Seaplane Base
Type: seaplane_base
Category: Private
Latitude: 42.352501
Longitude: -71.025833
Elevation: N/A ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Boston
IATA Code: BNH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14W/32W

Designation: 14W/32W
Dimensions: 2500 x 60 ft
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 508-862-9719
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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NOTAMs

No NOTAMs received for MA87 from the FAA NOTAM feed. That does not prove there are none: check FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does MA87 require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is MA87 located?: Cape Air Seaplanes on Boston Harbor Seaplane Base (MA87) is located in Boston, United States.
What is the IATA code for MA87?: The IATA code for Cape Air Seaplanes on Boston Harbor Seaplane Base is BNH.
How long is the runway at MA87?: The main runway at Cape Air Seaplanes on Boston Harbor Seaplane Base (14W/32W) measures 2500 x 60 ft.

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